Port Authority found negligent in 1993 World Trade Center bombing
A six person jury ruled the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey negligent for not protecting the 400-slot garage beneath the World Trade Center after warnings by its own security consultants. The 68 percent liability verdict opens the door to damages claims by victims and relatives. the agency vows to appeal.
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Eileen Olsen
Donna Olsen
Kasowitz
DiGiovanni
Wilfredo Mercado
Steve Knapp
Monica Smith
Robert Kirkpatrick
William Macko
State Supreme Court
Nicholas Figueroa
New York City
Garden City Diversity Breakfast Highlights Racial Gaps
A Garden City breakfast feature discusses race and education as officials note 44 percent of residents are Hispanic while 18 and younger make up a third. High school graduation trails state rates, with median income below Kansas averages due to local industries. Leaders stress continued growth and inclusion challenges.
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Garden City
Broadway
Northern Michigan State University
Kansas
Grace Weddell
Weddell
Carol Taylor
Taylor
U.S
Janie Perkins
Mexico
Perkins
Holcomb weighs Sunday liquor sales request
Holcomb City Council considers letting Holcomb Liquor open Sundays if an ordinance is approved before November 15 under a state law uniforming liquor rules. If approved, protesters have 60 days to seek a ballot. Other Holcomb actions include fence work at the stand pipe, Christmas decorations power, and a sidewalk waiver for 107 N. Henderson.
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Garden City
Holcomb
Colorado State Line
Kansas City
Kan
Bill Heydman
Deerfield
Kelly Stevenson
Wheatland Electric
City of Holcomb
Jose Lares
N. Henderson
Evolution debates shape Kansas science standards
National groups refuse use of evolution related content and will release letters and a statement Thursday. Deputy Education Commissioner Alexa Posny notes evolution not named as the reason but references the existing draft. The row echoes 1999 and 2001 shifts in Kansas boards and parallels debates in Pennsylvania and nationwide on intelligent design.
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Alexa Posny
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Teachers push for perfect attendance at parent conferences
Teachers across the district seek full attendance at fall conferences to review students with families. Principals note high turnout at Jennie Wilson Elementary while Garfield Elementary faces work hours and home visits to reach parents. Educators stress home involvement and ongoing parent-teacher communication as vital to student success.
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Pracht
Schwatken
Miers withdrawal reshapes Supreme Court succession
President Bush faces Senate scrutiny over Miers exit as Kennedy urges unity and candid counsel. The move delays Sandra Day O'Connor's retirement and shifts focus to potential nominees Gonzales or Thompson amid contested access to internal White House documents.
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Miers
Senate
White House
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Sandra Day O’connor
O'Connor
Supreme Court
Alberto Gonzales
Larry Thompson
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